PE Lead: Charlotte Atherton

Intent, Implementation and Impact

Through providing a curriculum that is broad and balanced, physical education compliments and supplements the aims St Augustine’s CPS. Each lesson is designed to be enjoyable, but at the same time develop and stimulate the students: physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively. The curriculum aims to provide an equal opportunity of learning experiences in: dance, gymnastics, invasion games, net and wall Games, striking and fielding, athletics and swimming. Students will be encouraged to take on different roles and enjoy physical activity as performers, spectators and referees/umpires/officials. The learning environment is appropriate to the age, maturity and skill level of the students. Expectations are high but realistic in terms of achievement, discipline, behaviour and dress. The atmosphere of lessons is such that students gain confidence in physical activity in a safe environment where student success is positively reinforced. Students will regularly work in group situations. In many areas the emphasis is on competition, where students are encouraged to be cooperative and tolerant of each other in order to achieve their goal. In all situations empathy is paramount where students cater to the needs of their peers. Through performance, students will be encouraged to recognise the strengths and weaknesses of themselves and others.

Our aims of Physical Education at St Augustine’s CPS are:

• To promote positive attitudes towards physical activity.

• To develop social co-operation and positive attitudes towards others and to compete with a sense of fair play.

• To promote physical activity, physical skills development and a healthy lifestyle.

• To show an awareness, knowledge and understanding of safety when participating in physical activity.

• To encourage lifelong involvement in physical activity.

• To develop fair play through cooperation, collaboration and competition and manage, to varying levels of success, in competitive and co-operative situations and retain a proper sense of perspective in competition. • To always, try to achieve their personal best. Updated: February 2024

• To have age appropriate activities.

• To understand the need for rules in games.

• To provide equal opportunities for all children regardless of their race, gender, background or ability, thus providing a programme of study that is inclusive.

• To provide equal opportunities for all children to achieve their full potential, through curricular and extra-curricular sessions